October 3, 2024

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Ethio Telecom Tariffs

Ethio Telecom to Raise Tariffs for Mobile Phone Users

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The CEO of Ethio Telecom has hinted that tariffs will be raised. The CEO, Frehiwot Tamiru, responded to a question about the tariff change on Thursday. The CEO was briefing the media about company’s plan for next year.

The journalist asked, ” Will Ethio Telecom continue without adjusting the tariff for customers?” The CEO said, “The company did not adjust the tariff because it wants its customers to adjust to new macro-economic changes. But she added, “We will have moderate price increases considering the ability of customers to pay. But it will not be applicable to all customers.”

Over a month ago, the Ethiopian government introduced macro economic reforms which include liberalization of foreign exchange market. Since then, the Ethiopian currency birr has been falling against US dollar. The birr has lost more than 100% of its value against dollar in the last one month or so.

Keeping in view the depreciation of local currency, Ethio Telecom is expected to raise tariffs for its customers in coming days.

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